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SAO 791X

1982 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,197 mi
Last recorded128,197 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 200115,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAO 791X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 128,197 miles

Front valance corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under floor (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 128,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perishing

front valance deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2015 128,000 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perishing

front valance deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2014 127,761 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 3 Jul 2014 127,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 3 Jul 2013 127,537 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 127,537 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 127,269 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 127,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 126,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 126,613 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 125,737 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 125,737 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2010 125,737 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 124,374 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 123,200 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 122,127 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 120,130 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 120,130 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?

Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,159
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
7,909
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,763
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,405
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,209
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SAO 791X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 115,075 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SAO 791X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SAO 791X registered?

SAO 791X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 January 1982.

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